Lúmináre Festival Proudly Presents: All The Best: The Music of John Prine.
Friday 27th February 2026
The Guildhall: Derry, BT48 7BB
Doors - 7.15pm - Starts 8pm
Tickets from £22.50 +bf
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John Prine is widely regarded as one of the most significant songwriters of the last century. His remarkable catalogue spans five decades and 18 studio albums, filled with songs that stand the test of time. From early classics like Sam Stone, Illegal Smile, and Angel From Montgomery, to lesser-known gems such as Linda Goes to Mars, Grandpa Was a Carpenter, and Six O’Clock News, all the way to his final album Tree of Forgiveness with tracks like Summer’s End and Knockin’ on Your Screen Door, Prine’s music blends humour and heartbreak, social commentary and satire, love, honesty, and realism.
All The Best is a tribute show created by passionate Prine fans, featuring Paddy Nash, Junior Johnson, Sean Doone (No Oil Paintings), and Donal Scullion (The Unholy Gospel Band), alongside special guest vocalists and a stellar backing band. Their debut performance at Atlantic Sessions in November 2024, held at a sold-out Portrush Playhouse, received outstanding acclaim. The show is a loving homage to John—honouring the beauty of his songs without attempting exact replicas, capturing the essence and spirit that fans cherish.
“I’ve seen more artists cover John Prine songs over the years than the man himself had vodka and ginger ales, but this show was truly something else. A heartfelt, note-perfect, extended love letter to the man and his music, it was a night that brought tears to the eye and laughter to the soul in equal measure. Crafted with care by master musicians who clearly hold him in the highest esteem and understand the deep connection his songs forge with audiences, this is a night for hardcore Prine fans and newcomers alike. The audience reaction in Portrush was extraordinary, as were the songs and the performers—though really, should we be surprised? A night of beloved classics and striking deep cuts that I know John himself would have raised a glass to. I certainly did!”
— Ralph McLean, BBC Radio Ulster
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